Add 50/36 and 25/40
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 25/40
50/36 + 25/40 is 145/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
50/36 = 50 × 10/36 × 10 = 500/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
25/40 = 25 × 9/40 × 9 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
500/360 + 225/360 = 500 + 225/360 = 725/360 - 725/360 simplified gives 145/72
- So, 50/36 + 25/40 = 145/72
In mixed form: 21/72
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